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🌱 Which Miles Road detours and closures are hitting Orange businesses hardest?
Also, don't miss My First Passport - Colombia on the Orange Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Miles Road detours and closures are hitting Orange businesses hardest?
- How did Orange Schools earn another five-star state report card?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Solon, Orange Village waterline project leaves Miles Road businesses struggling (news5cleveland.com) — Miles Road businesses in Orange Village and Solon are hurting as a waterline replacement project, complicated by multiple gas line strikes, disrupts traffic and utilities. Orange's mayor is pressing Enbridge for accountability while warning work continues into October, with repaving next spring. Drivers face detours via Richmond Road through October 9, even as shops struggle to stay open.
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• Repeat performance: Orange School District retains 5-star rating on state report card (cleveland.com) — Orange City School District just kept its overall five-star rating on Ohio's school report card, putting it among only 61 top-performing districts statewide. Leaders highlighted strong test scores, rising growth measures, and a nearly 98% graduation rate, while noting some challenges in early literacy and readiness. Residents can explore detailed results and the district's new Quality Profile online.
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📸 Around Orange
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orange
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- My First Passport - Colombia →
Orange Branch, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Trivia Night at Reithoffers
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, 83 N Main St, Chagrin Falls
7:00 pm - QiGong Introductory Class →
Advanced MMC Studio, 8401 Chagrin Rd. Ste 20-B, Chagrin Falls
3:30 pm - QiGong 6 Week Series →
Advanced MMC Studio, 8401 Chagrin Rd. Ste 20-B, Chagrin Falls
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Arts Commission →
Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
5:15 pm - Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon
5:30 pm - Lit Fic Book Club →
Sage & Honey, 10 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
5:30 pm - Firestone at University School →
University School, 2785 Som Center Rd, Hunting Valley
5:30 pm - Fireside Book Club: September →
Fireside Book Shop, 29 North Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls
6:00 pm - Arts Commission @ GHill ART →
Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 100 N. Main Street Suite 352, Chagrin Falls
6:15 pm - Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Adults →
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon
6:30 pm - Board Business Meeting
Garrett Morgan High School, 4600 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Pepper Pike
- Vanessa and Jonah Bayer among 18 inducted into Orange Alumni Association Hall of Fame (cleveland.com)
Beachwood
- Prescription delivery is airborne in suburb of Cleveland (publicnewsservice.org)
- Clouds for some but we're kicking off the week VERY Seasonable (news5cleveland.com)
Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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